Its March already and I haven’t blogged for a while. Where does the time go! Anyway, I thought it was time to post one more blog before I dash off to Africa to meet Simba and his entourage! Yep, thats right. I am going back to my home country – Kenya! Its been more than 10 years since I had left to come to Canada and going back to visit brings a lot of mixed emotions – joy, anxiety, excitement, to name a few! During my time there I might not have the time to blog, so follow me here on Facebook or here on instagram to see pictures of my adventures in Africa!

I also had a night out this past weekend from baby (thanks to an awesome babysitter aka her dad and my husband) to check out a very cool and fresh new lounge called Prohibition in Downtown Vancouver with some awesome girlfriends. It was nice to dress up and catch up with friends.

Individual bathroom stalls at prohibition, kind of like Vegas!

I must say I was quite impressed with the venue. I felt like I was at an upscale lounge in New York City! I would have liked to write a review on this place but I didn’t get a chance to take pictures of the Venue… just selfies of me, myself and I. Hehe. This mama doesn’t get to dress up much so when I do, I applaud my efforts of looking like a human being again. Its nice to get dolled up once in a while.

Lately into polka dots…

Anyway, back to the title of this blog and without further ado, presenting a blog about one of my favourite foods of all time – Seolungtang!

My love for food has led me to blog about a hidden gem that I recently discovered tucked away in a little town called Ktown in Coquitlam. What a marvellous find! Introducing THE best Seolungtang dish that I have ever tasted in Canada at Wang Ga Ma Restaurant, located across from Hmart. The Seolungtang served at this family owned establishment is comparable to Seolungtang that you find in Ktown NYC, Ktown LA and of course the motherland – Korea, meaning it is AMAZING. If you’ve checked out the various Korean restaurants at any of these cities then you are on par with how finger licking delicious everything is on their menu, Seolungtang included. Even their banchan (Side dishes) alone will blow your mind! The quantity, quality and authenticity of Korean food in these cities puts Korean food served in Vancouver to shame. Korean restaurants in Vancouver need to step up their game. Seriously.

What is Seolungtang?

Seolungtang is a delicious broth made from oxtail or ox bones that has been simmered for hours producing a milky and cloudy colour. Seasoning includes sea salt, green onions and pepper that you can add to your own liking. Rich in nutrients and a favourite hangover food, this oxtail soup is loved by many Koreans.

Seolungtang

Accompanying Seolungtangs are the spicy pickled radish, Mu and/or fresh Kimchi. The Mu and Kimchi either makes or breaks your first bite with the creamy broth. A good seolungtang needs a good kimchi partner. Just like Beyonce and Jayz, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Peanut butter and Jelly, Fried chicken and Beer, Salt and Pepper, you get the point. Fresh, semisweet, spicy, pickled Kimchi or Mu just hits the spot with the soup. The two are inseparable.

The picture doesn’t do justice! Delicious Kimchi!

Anyway, thanks to my desperate hunger I walked into the first Korean restaurant (which happened to be Wang Ga Ma) that I saw and ordered a Doganitang (Beef tendon soup. The soup base is the same as Seolungtang, only that it comes with beef tendons). Wang Ga Ma definitely knows what they are doing as they specialize in the beef broth. With a limited selection on their menu, many come for their Seolungtang and Bossam (pork belly topped with spices and wrapped in cabbage. Drool).

Oh My Lawd. What is this heaven that I am tasting? I haven’t had good seolungtang soup in a very long time and I was so happy to have found a place in my city that I can go to at the whim of a craving! The mustard brown sauce dip for the meat was also an added bonus! I no longer have to wait to visit Ktown LA, Ktown NYC or even Korea to be able to taste well brewed Seolungtang broth. Wang Ga Ma, I thank you!

About Me

Welcome to my Blog! My name is Ess (short for Esther). I am a mommy, a wifey, an adventurer, an aspiring secret service agent, a kpop fan ajumma, a makeup junkie, and blogger. I have an obsession with fruits, things that smell nice and my two beautiful daughters. I believe that coffee makes everything better and that the world needs more kind people. For random facts about me, please refer to my ABOUT ME page.